South African venture studio
Research-led. Human-centred. Built with intention.
SMKSXCVI is an independent South African venture studio that researches, designs and develops practical digital initiatives addressing everyday challenges. We believe meaningful solutions begin with understanding people, asking better questions and building with intention.
Current focus
Campus Rewards SA is our primary initiative. We're exploring how rewarding everyday sustainable choices can encourage students to recycle more, reduce waste and help build greener campuses.
Milestones
Projects
Three initiatives at different stages of research, design and development.
Encouraging students to make sustainability part of everyday campus life by rewarding environmentally responsible choices.
Exploring a simpler way for people to report road hazards, dangerous driving and infrastructure issues that affect everyday journeys.
Exploring better ways to connect emerging South African talent with meaningful opportunities.
Our approach
Every initiative begins with observation and research before a single solution is designed. We believe technology should respond to real needs, not assumptions, and that thoughtful systems create lasting impact.
Founder
Founder, SMKSXCVI
Kefiloe Sello is the founder of SMKSXCVI, an independent South African venture studio dedicated to researching, designing and developing practical digital initiatives that address everyday challenges. With an academic background in hospitality, tourism and digital marketing, he approaches problem-solving through research, systems thinking and human-centred design. Rather than building technology for its own sake, his focus is on creating thoughtful, accessible and sustainable solutions that contribute to a better South Africa.
Follow the journey
We share meaningful progress as our projects evolve, from research and partnerships to development and launch. Follow our journey as we continue building practical ideas for a better South Africa.